Haunted Golf: Spirited Tales From The Rough

by Anthony Pioppi, Chris Gonsalves, Peter Oosterhuis (Foreword)

The world of golf is rife with unexplainable happenings that seemingly defy the rules of gravity and There are those badly hit shots last seen disappearing into a grove of trees, only to be rediscovered on the putting green. And what of those perfectly struck drives that rocketed into the crisp blue beyond never to be seen again? Players have learned to lay blame on “the Golf Gods,” and go about their rounds. There are, however, the other stories―tales of apparitions gliding across a course, unexplained noises emanating from uninhabited rooms of a clubhouse, or the phantom golfer who appears out of nowhere to play a shot and vanishes just as suddenly. Haunted Golf explores such stories from the clubhouses of New England to the fairways of New Orleans and the links of Great Britain. Bringing readers on a journey that will enlighten, entertain, and send shivers, this book also delves into the history and flavor of the locations, painting evocative portraits of the courses and the communities. It includes a foreword by English golfer and golf analyst Peter Oosterhuis.

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2009

Reviews

[Gerald Matzke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book to read as something different from the usual novels. The authors take the reader to golf courses and resorts that have interesting histories, just the kinds of places that would lend themselves to haunting by restless spirits. Whether you believe ghost stories or not, the histories are interesting. I enjoyed hearing how some of the golf courses got their start, some with as few as three holes. If you like golf or ghosts or both, you will enjoy this book.